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1. 1. Communicating with a Smart Pillbox via Near Field Communication (NFC) : A Mobile Application for Healthcare Professionals

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Ibrahim Al-qaysi; [2018]
   Keywords : Medication adherence; Healthcare; Mobile application; Android; Smart pillbox; Near Field Communication NFC .; Medicinering följsamhet; sjukvård; mobil applikation; Android; smart pillerdosa; Near Field Communication NFC .;

   Abstract : The lack of medication adherence leads to an incremental risk of diseases which can be a major burden on the individual, healthcare system, and society. Hence, healthcare professionals have a central role and should manage, guide, educate, and make their patient more involved in their treatment and thereby promoting a better medication adherence. READ MORE

3. 2. Digital communication with parents and their children in online healthcare

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

   Author : Tilda Claeson; Sally Wiezell; [2016]
   Keywords : Min Doktor; online healthcare; child-centred care; doctor-patient-child triad; user-centred design; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Swedish primary care is under a lot of pressure and struggle to keep up with the big patient flow. An alternative to visiting a physical primary care centre is to visit Min Doktor which is a digital healthcare centre offering doctor visits online that help patients with diagnosis, prescriptions and referrals. READ MORE

4. 3. The role of communication in cancer consultations; An exploratory study of doctor-patient-family caregiver communication in Uganda and Ethiopia.

   University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Bethlehem Girma Kebede; Jennifer Månsson; [2015-11-19]
   Keywords : communication; health; cancer; doctor-patient communication; doctor-family caregiver communication; culture;

   Abstract : Doctor-patient communication is essential for quality of health care. Little has been done about doctor-patient communication in Africa in general, and in Uganda and Ethiopia in particular. In this study, we focus on two issues. READ MORE

5. 4. Good Communication within the Medical Consultation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Läkarutbildningen

   Author : Ida Roslund; Amalia Basun; [2012]
   Keywords : Communication; alliance; doctor-patient relationship; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Previous studies have shown the importance of good communication (GC) within the medical encounter; with patients‟ increased adherence and improved health, more effective consultations and more satisfied patients and physicians. Since society and the concept of GC have evolved over time it is important to continue the research on the characteristics of GC. READ MORE

6. 5. A Sisterhood of Sorts

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

   Author : Stephanie Bergeron Kinch; [2011]
   Keywords : Social Media; Infertility; Virtual Health Communities; Social Support; Computer Mediated Communication; Comforting Communication; Social Shaping of Technology; Social Networking; Empathy; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study shows how a group of women with infertility issues find friendship, emotional support, and information using the anonymous environment of one virtual community. Through interviews with 11 women and an analysis of online journals and forum postings, the case study looks at how women use the anonymous and non- temporal nature of the Internet to be empathetic and supportive, and further explores how that empathy helps women feel less isolated and ostracized. READ MORE